We are travelling with 2 kids (1x toddler of 2 and 1x baby of *just* 1). Goal for the trip is to recover a bit after a few hectic years with the kids (broken nights and so), so we would like to have some time to relax (sun, beach). However, we wish to see some of Cyprus as well. We wish to start slow, so we booked a holiday village (resort) in Paphos for the first week (something we never did before, we are used to hostels...). Due to the kids, we wish not to change accommodation too often (preferably max. 4 times or so). We have a rental-car for the whole trip.

My questions:Does the itinery below seem logical?Does it make sense to rent another car in the North for what we plan to do?Is Kyrenia a good place to stay to explore the North?Are we too long in the Paphos / Polis area? Should we stay longer in the East instead?

I am planning a 2,5 week trip to Cyprus in April, and noticed that almost no car rental company will allow to take the car into the North, not even the larger Avis/Hertz/Europcar ones. I only found one (after I checked around 20!!), and that one was really expensive and seemed dodgy.

As I have to buy insurance at the border anyways, what would happen if I were to take the car into the North?

Reason for me not to higher a "second car" for the North period (however silly this sounds), is that I am planning to enter in the far West (coming from Polis), and planning to go back to the South in Nicosia.

Thanks for the advise whether I could risk being a little naughty or should REALLY stick to the contract.

(Disclaimer: I already tried asking about a girlfriend's birthday which is what I'm really after but I was advised to propose. A lovely sentiment but I'm asking for travel advice from people in the know, specifically about the local area. I haven't received any other answers so thought the question wasn't being seen anymore. Thanks and apologies for the subterfuge in the question).

Hi. It's My Girlfriends birthday while we are out in Paphos so I'd like to do something romantic for her. Well be dining out and doing nice things every day so something with a little extra something is required. Any ideas lovely experts?

I am hoping to fly into Larnaca in November and need to get from there (2 people and large luggage) to Peyia.I can see that there is a bus from Larnaca Airport to Limassol and another from Limassol to Paphos. This seems like quite a trek lugging cases between the buses just to then need a taxi to Peyia.I have been told that a taxi from Larnaca to Peyia would cost about 120 euros. Is there a cheaper way to do this?

Can someone tell me the best way apart from airport taxi to get from Larnaca Airport to Paphos please? I have had a quote of 210 Euro return from a private company however I thought that was expensive so wondered if there was a more cost effective way to do it. We will be staying at the Elysium Hotel in June.

Thanks in advance for any help, I shall post this also in the Larnaca forum

I want to take my 3 year old daughter on holiday to paphos in september. Im 25 and a single parent so rather nervous as this will be the first time i will b travelling abroad alone. will i be safe??? we will be staying at an all inclusive hotel so no real need to leave the grounds but i would like to be able to go to coral bay. any advice please????/

Hi, Koulia festival is on tonight, I can't find out much info about it except its 10 euros. What kind of food is there and how much can you have as my wife doesn't eat meat and my tennage boys have huge appetites. Alos is there seating areas etc.

hi im goin to be traveling to kato, paphos next july/aug for my best friends wedding x I wondering if its better to stay in a villa so self catering or stay in a hotel half board? what are prices like once im there if we went self catering? eg 3 course meal, drinks etc xx please help lol xx thaks in advance xxx

I'm looking to rent a furnished villa or apartment around Kato Paphos from the 23/9/13 to 23/12/13. The agents I've tried want to rent for 12 months or by the week, which is too expensive. I'm looking for 2/3 bedrooms with pool, and would consider all areas around Kato Paphos except Universal. My budget is up to 650 euros per month. Occupants are all pensionable age, so no noisy parties, myself and wife would be there all the period, and we're fit. With visits from relatives steep hills and steps could be a problem for one visitor, but not insurmountable. Anyone need to let out their property?

Im thinking of going to the Troodos mountain area in a car, any tips of where to visit where the roads arent to treacherous !!! Also is the wine festival worth a visit ? Last question where in Paphos can you recommend authentic cypriot food . :)

Hi Im travelling to Paphos next week to Tomb of the kings road, how much is the taxi fare and how long does it take? Also I want to hire a car for a couple of days anyone have any tips of where to go for a good deal.. :)

Dear all, in August I'll be flying to Paphos with my wife and we will stay in Capital Coast Resort in Paphos. We would like to go with motorbike or car (it depends if we will be able to find at least a 200cc scooter to rent) around the island, and I would like to pay a visit to Kyrenia / Girne in a day tour.Do you know if it is possible to cross the border in Nicosia or nearby to go to Kyrenia with a rented car/scooter? I read about insurances not valid, bargains at borders and so on. Any advice is warmly welcomed! Thank you very much!

Hi, We are thinking of going to Paphos next year but have been told its quite expensive to eat and drink. Is there a local beer as we like a glass or two !!! We have just returned from Portugal and the local brew is between 1.50 and 3 euros for a large one and 1.50 to 2.50 for a bottle. The wine is also very reasonable as you would expect from a wine producing company !! Restaurants on average charge around 12 euros for a set 3 course meal, we like to eat the local food when we are on holiday and the average is 10 to 15 euros for a main.

Having lived in Corfu for 5 years and experienced the very wet winter climate, we were thinking of going to Paphos for a month this year. Although have visited Cyprus many times, never at this time of year. Went once one February for six weeks and the weather was very mixed (didn't spoil it though). Can anyone tell us please if things are open December/January and if we go self-catering will we be able to book somewhere to eat over the festive season (not worried about English food - prefer Cypriot). Any help and guidance would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance